abscond
Translation
to flee, to escape, to bolt
Examples
He absconded with the company's funds.
He absconded with the company's funds.
The prisoner absconded from the open prison.
The prisoner absconded from the open prison.
Grammar Patterns
to abscond ((from a place)) to flee from a place The prisoner absconded from the open prison.
to abscond ((with sth.)) to flee with something stolen He absconded with the company's funds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flee, escape, bolt; Antonyms: remain, stay, surrender
Etymology
From Latin 'ab-' (away) + 'condere' (to hide). Literally 'to hide away'.
Memory Tips
Think 'absent in a second'. Someone who absconds is absent very quickly and secretly.